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USD Off Tuesday Highs, But Tight Ranges Prevail Ahead Of Data/FOMC Mins

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The USD has drifted lower as the session has progressed, but the USD index is only fractionally below Tuesday closing levels. The BBDXY last tracked near 1221, off by 0.05%.

  • We saw some early strength in the index as US Tsy futures saw a modest dip in early trade but there was no follow through. Highs for the BBDXY came in 1222.12.
  • USD/JPY sits near 141.90 in recent trade, unable to break above Tuesday highs in early trade (near 142.20). Current levels are little changed for the session.
  • AUD/USD has drifted a little higher, last near 0.6770, but this is only marginally firmer for the session. NZD/USD has fared slightly better, up 0.25%, to 0.6265/70, finding some support around the 0.6250 region.
  • Other cross asset moves have been modest. Regional equities are lower, led by the tech space, following US moves in Tuesday trade. US equity futures sit down a touch.
  • Looking ahead, Spanish and German unemployment data will cross on later, along with Swiss manufacturing PMI. A busy data docket in the US will be highlighted by ISM Manufacturing figures and November JOLTS data. The minutes of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting will also be released.

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